A New Take On The Leopard Print

I am all for experiencing in fashion. Trying new things, adopting new trends, switching styles, wearing pieces that are so far away from your usual style and well out of your comfort zone. Which is great. Experiencing, playing with fashion, being creative, is what makes a great style after all. However, I do get that sometimes, it might be a bit intimidating. Especially when it comes to patterns like the leopard print.

Quite intimidating indeed.

I have given a go to a full on leopard print look last summer. A red co-ord. Quite daring if I may say so. And although it looked amazing in the photos, I am not sure I’d show up in said outfit at work or on a date (despite me saying to wear whatever I want whenever I want it). So maybe, going full on with that particular outfit was not the best way to start?

Very daring though.

It is all or nothing.

Not always though.

The leopard print is a classic these days. The animal print in general, from zebra to panther or any other. But the leopard print is a fashion staple. We see it most often on faux fur coat, which put together with the right pieces can be incredibly stylish. They are also super warm and comfy, which is perfect for winter!

One of my dreams is to one day own a pair of leopard print heeled pumped. I am sure I could find so many ways to wear them. A pair of jeans, a little black dress.

Anyways…

Maybe in the meantime, I can go bak to wearing the leopard print even though I might go slightly less bold. Why not incorporate the print in an outfit by just wearing it in one piece, or discretely on one piece?

Some time ago, Select Fashion, with whom I had worked with in the past, contacted me for a new collaboration. They New In section had got some new additions and amongst them, a leopard print jumper. The print occupies the top of the jumper and sleeves, just above a thin yellow stripe and a big black stripe

I styled it up with a brown suede skater skirt and a black handbag. I very often wear skater skirts, although they are always black. So I thought for a change, why not go brown?! I was not sure how to style the jumper at first as it already has so many colors but I thought that a black skirt and a black bag would not make the outfit fun. So brown it was! Was a bright blue background to make the outfit pop out.

So here I am, going back to wearing the leopard print, one little step at a time, one piece at a time.

I absolutely ADORE leopard print, I have a cardigan, belt, scarves, shoes, t-shirt, and blazer. And Flora loves leopard print too. I usually choose one element and make the rest of my outfit work around it. For me, leopard print is like hoops and red lipstick, you can’t go wrong! Love how you’ve styled this jumper, the brown skirt is a great touch 🙂

This is one talented photographer ? You look amazing, I absolutely love this outfit on you. I used to own quite a few leopard print pieces but I don’t think it features in my wardrobe at the moment. You’ve styled this beautiful,
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This is such a pretty outfit, I love the leopard print! It’s so stylish and works so well with the gorgeous skirt! Thanks for sharing Corinne, also you always seem to find the best locations for photos, the blue ice cream shop looks really cute! <3 xx

I love printed stuff but I never come out of my comfort zone to actually wear it – I’m a very plane Jane in all honestly but I love how you’ve styled it – it’s not too much but a great addition to your outfit to make it pop!

This is such a fun outfit, and I love leopard! On everyone else but me! When I was younger, I thought it was something for older women; now that I’m older, I think only young women can carry it off. But you know what, I love it. So I’ve decided I’m going to give it a try, too. Maybe a pair of leopard flats would be a good start? Thanks for the inspiration!
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I have been loving leopard print a lot recently, especially this winter as it goes with a lot of warmer tones. I don’t have much leopard print but I think it’s such a nice print that you can dress it up or down! X

I will admit that leopard print can be intimidating if it’s something you’re not used to wearing. I really like wearing leopard-print mixed with other patterned prints because from me, leopard print is a neutral. You styled this outfit completely tasteful, the way you pair the boots with this look is pure genius ❤️

Woahhh! Such stunning photos hun! 😀 I love leopard print like it’s such a daring and bold print and can be just the statement piece you need in your life! I just copped a pair of leopard print shoes for work and I can’t wait to wear them! I also love skater skirts so I thought this entire fit was cute!

That leopard print top is so gorgeous. I love how you tuck it into the skirt and finish with the long coat. Seems I should now also get a leopard print piece in my ardrobe since I have none at the moment.